3 Branches
Civics, Naturalization, Magna Carta, Government revenue
7 principles 1
7 principles 2
100
At the Convention of 1836, Texas colonists modeled their constitution after which country?
The United States
100
"Jurors return verdict in Robbery case" is an example of what?
Civic duty
100
"With appropriate licenses, I can own a gun. " is an example of what principle?
Individual rights-
- Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
100
This political cartoon best represents which principle of the Constitution?
Limited government-
- A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
200
"Speaker A
In the U.S. system of government, people have the power.
Speaker B
The President can veto bills passed by Congress.
Speaker C
Individuals have freedom of speech.
Speaker D
Only the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional."
Which speaker above represents the principle of checks and balances?
Speaker B
200
"A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. A government is invigorated when each one of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation . . . . Let each person do his or her part."
What does Barbara Jordan want citizens to carry out?
Civic responsibilities
200
People voting and electing their representatives represent which principle of the Constitution?
People elect officeholders-> officeholders make laws-> officeholders conduce government on behalf of the people
Republicanism
- A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws.
200
This is image best represents which principle of the constitution?
Federalism-
- A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments, multiple levels of government throughout the same territory.
300
Which branch is this?
The President
Enforces Laws
Appoints justices and cabinet members
Executive-
The President
Enforces Laws
Appoints justices and cabinet members
300
What political idea is the result of the Magna Carta
Due Process
300
Which principle of the Constitution allows for “We the People.” to rule?
Popular Sovereignty-
- A government in which the people rule by their own consent, “We the People.”
300
This image best represents what principle?
Limited government-
- A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
400
Which branch creates laws, decides where tax money is spent and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Legislative branch creates laws, decides where tax money is spent and is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate
400
This diagram shows some of the steps in becoming a-
US citizen
400
The president vetoing a bill is an example of what principle?
Checks and Balances-
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
400
This quote best represents which principle of the Constitution?
Federalism-
- A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments, multiple levels of government throughout the same territory.
500
Which branch interprets the law to see whether laws and executive orders are constitutional and is made up of the Supreme court and federal courts?
Judicial branch interprets the law to see whether laws and executive orders are constitutional and is made up of the Supreme court and federal courts
500
STATE government revenue is largely made up of what 3 parts? (PBS)
- Property Tax
- Sales Tax
- Bonds for Education
500
The State government overseeing Education is an example of which Principle?
Federalism-
- A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments, multiple levels of government throughout the same territory.
500
The principle of separation of powers of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches allows for a system of ______ (principle) between the 3 branches.
Checks and balances-
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.